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Syzygium cascade

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Posted by Liatris FraserCoast,Qld (My Page) on
Fri, Dec 24, 04 at 16:08

I was at Fairhills nursery last week and spotted a lilly pilly growing in their gardens with tiny pink berries. Upon consideration the sales assistant decided it was 'cascade'.

However, a page I came accross on the web suggested it has red berries. It was the pink berries I was particularly taken with. Am I going to get them on cascade, or have I been 'taken'?

Pam

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I believe that Syz. Cascade has pink berries, but it is the pink 'powderpuff' flowers inherited from one of its parents (Syz. Wilsonii) that really stand out, as per the link below.

One caution I will raise for this cultivar is that I find its leaves are very prone to wind/sunburn in the Qld climate. I would try to find a sheltered spot, possibly one where it only gets morning shade.

Good Luck,

Artie

Here is a link that might be useful: Syzygium Cascade

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Cascade does indeed have a light pink berry.I have several cascades growing in full sun and they are all doing well ,however they were watered well during establishment and are mulched heavily.The growth of this plant so far has been very rapid,i am extrememly happy with it.
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  • Posted by Liatris FraserCoast,Qld (My Page) on
    Sun, Dec 26, 04 at 15:40

Artie and richard, thanks a million to you both.

Pam

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Pam,
The odds are that you weren't "taken" even if the assistant was wrong. As an ex Landscaper specialising in natives, many nurseryfolk are bewildered as to the colour of Lilly-pilly berries. The easy explanation for this is that there are so many species and cultivars that have fruits ranging from white to all hues and variations of red that it can be hard to remember the colour of each individual species. Especially when the plants that are sold in the nursery tend not to have fruits on them (until they are more mature). The berry colour should be on the label (yes, I realise it is often not there).

The main benefit with Pink Cascade is the pink flower, the attractive new growth and the moderate size. I bet though, Pink Cascade will eventually be eclipsed with new cultivars that are now being bred to produce even more spectacular new growth. I have seen one that is not available yet, that has new shoots that start off white and slowly turn very bright pink then red then green.

  
 

 

 


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